Chapter 13 First crew member

With Conqueror's Haki infused in the attack, the collision between Divine Departure and Sengoku and Zephyr created a terrifying shockwave, blasting everything around!

All across the world, people watching through live Den Den Mushi were shocked, their faces filled with dread.

For civilians, they naturally didn't want another powerful pirate to emerge. With the recent death of Pirate King Roger, seeing such a strong pirate appear was alarming. To them, Roxiu's strength might even rival the Pirate King's!

As for the New World's monsters, watching the broadcast now filled them with urgency.

The New World's territory was limited, and Roxiu's terrifying strength would inevitably bring a significant impact once he entered the New World. The disruption he would cause was unimaginable!

At this moment, even top monsters like Kaido of the Beasts, Charlotte Linlin,and Whitebeard have serious expressions.

"He even seized Roger's Conqueror's Haki techniques? What a terrifying monster!"

In Paradise, Reverse Mountain.

Due to delays, the Moby Dick hadn't reached Loguetown for Roger's execution. But through the live broadcast, everyone on the Moby Dick saw what transpired in Loguetown.

The division commanders were already solemn, and hearing Whitebeard call Roxiu a monster made them sweat with embarrassment!

When the world's strongest monster calls another person a monster, it speaks volumes about Roxiu's terror!

On the Moby Dick, a dark-skinned, rather chubby man watched the broadcast, his eyes gleaming with intrigue.

"Even the Dark-Dark Fruit can't seize others' Haki... What kind of Devil Fruit does this guy have!?"

"And if he's also a Devil Fruit user, could he, like me, have a unique constitution capable of withstanding multiple Devil Fruits?"

"My Dark-Dark Fruit... How many more years must I wait for you?"

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**Loguetown**

By now, the battle had reached a fever pitch. Roxiu felt his Haki and stamina rapidly depleting. Continuing this fight would undoubtedly lead to his defeat!

Roxiu had no plans to end up in Impel Down, so he ascended without hesitation.

"Lion's Might: Earth Roll!"

To prevent Sengoku and the others from pursuing, Roxiu unhesitatingly used the awakened power of the Float-Float Fruit, lifting Loguetown's land hundreds to thousands of meters high!

"Hahaha, today's clash ends here, Navy's top monsters. If you want to catch me, come and try, hahahaha!"

The terrifying aura, imbued with Conqueror's Haki, once again impacted the Navy!

Watching Roxiu's retreat, Sengoku's face was grim, and Zephyr and Garp were no better off!

Three top Navy forces couldn't subdue Roxiu. Instead, he seized Pirate King Roger's Conqueror's Haki techniques and escaped!

What a failure!

But for Sengoku and the others, knowing most of Roger's power remained was a relief.

"It seems Roxiu needs time to seize someone's power. This time he only took Roger's Conqueror's Haki techniques, not too severe."

Sengoku sighed, looking at the utterly destroyed Loguetown, with no intact spot, feeling a massive headache.

"Damn brat, next time I'll subdue him and throw him in Impel Down!"

Sengoku's words didn't resonate with Zephyr and Garp. They knew well that with the Float-Float Fruit and Roxiu's strength, the Navy was mostly powerless against him, as long as he didn't act recklessly.

...

Ten thousand meters above Loguetown, Little Garden now floated.

Returning, Roxiu saw Dorry and Brogy still dueling and couldn't help but grin.

He had intended to recruit criminals as crew members, but the unexpected seizing opportunity disrupted his plans.

However...

Roxiu's powerful Observation Haki had already tracked a few individuals. Smiling, he murmured, "My perfect crew members, you can't escape me."

After a brief rest, feeling his strength mostly recovered, Roxiu controlled Little Garden, heading towards one of the detected presences.

**Host: Roxiu**

**Devil Fruit Ability: Float-Float Fruit (Awakened State)**

**Conqueror's Haki: Advanced Conqueror's Haki! Rated S!**

**Armament Haki: Advanced Armament Haki! Rated S-!**

**Observation Haki: Advanced Observation Haki! Rated S-!**

**Body Techniques: S Level!**

**Swordsmanship: S Level!**

**Overall Strength Rating: S **

After seizing Roger's Conqueror's Haki techniques, Roxiu's Conqueror's Haki rating reached S level. Armament and Observation Haki still had room for improvement.

Though the clash with Sengoku, Zephyr, and Garp seemed evenly matched, the reality was far more precarious than it appeared!

Three top monsters teaming up, if not for the Float-Float Fruit's flexibility and Roger's Haki techniques catching them off guard, Roxiu doubted he could escape unscathed, only depleting some stamina and Haki.

Roxiu's caution and the Float-Float Fruit's superiority ensured his survival.

In a direct ground confrontation, Roxiu could briefly hold off two admiral-level forces, but defeat was inevitable!

In one-on-one battles, Roxiu feared no one now!

"If I could advance my Armament and Observation Haki to S rating, achieving S ratings in all attributes, perhaps I could reach SS level with my swordsmanship, gaining Emperor-level strength. Facing two admirals, I wouldn't easily fall."

With this thought, Roxiu steered Little Garden towards the first recruit.

"Well, there's plenty of time. Let's recruit my first crew member."

Smiling, Roxiu said, "Ready to welcome your captain?"

"Dracule Mihawk!"

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